Overview
William Fortson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Dr. Fortson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
6600 Van Aalst Blvd Bldg 9250, Fort Benning, GA 31905
Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Columbus
Michael Steinbook, M.D., has over 37 years of experience. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of Louisville and completed his residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Hospital Center while he served in the U.S. Army from 1981-1989.Dr. Steinbook, a retired veteran, is from the Bronx, New York and was in private practice in Columbus for over 20 years prior to joining Piedmont Physicians. Dr. Steinbook is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Steinbook is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Steinbook is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Fortson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Fortson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Fortson by calling their office at 762-408-3385. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Fortson a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Fortson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. William Fortson specialize in?
While Dr. William Fortson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. William Fortson accept my insurance?
Dr. William Fortson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 762-408-3385 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Fortson isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Advanced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- ColitisDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Fortson isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Fortson isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.

